The suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen has debunked reports making the rounds in the media, of his resignation.
According to Vanguard, Justice Onnoghen also described the reports as fake news.
President Buhari suspended him on Friday, January 25, 2019, following allegations that he failed to declare his assets.
A statement issued to newsmen by Onnoghen’s media aide, Awassam Basseyreads: “Mischief makers are still circulating this fake news. Once again, no truth in it whatsoever. The Hon CJN, Hon Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, GCON, has not resigned.”
His suspension has sparked several reactions from within and outside the country.
USA, Britain, European Union have all called for a peaceful resolution of the issues.